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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.95, 1,671.44 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.95, 1,671.44 and 566.60 is: 850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.95 : 1,671.44 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.95/1,671.44 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.95x = 1,671.44 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.95x = 947,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,026.71/1,113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.15

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